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- Page 1 Q16PS-S3R3 Hardware User Manual SAS Channel to SAS Disk Array System Version 1.0...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Components ......................4 Closed Front Panel ................... 4 Open Front Panel ..................... 5 Disk Tray ......................6 easyRAID Q16PS-S3R3 Rear View ..............7 Installing Disks ...................... 8 Making Connections ................... 10 Connecting the Host Interface ................ 10 Connecting the GUI management port ............11 Connecting the JBOD enclosure .............. -
Page 7: Preface
Preface About this Manual This manual is designed to make the disk array system as easy to use as possible. Information contained in this document has been checked for accuracy, but no guaran- tee is given that the contents are correct. Information and specifications are subject to change without notice. - Page 8 Q16PS-S3R3 SAS Disk Array Systems Important Safety Instructions, Care and Handling Before starting, take a few minutes to read this manual. Read all of these instructions and save this manual for later reference. Protect the disk array system from extremely high or low temperatures.
- Page 9 Q16PS-S3R3 SAS Disk Array Systems The appliance must be grounded. The disk array system is equipped with a 3-wire grounded type of power cord. This power cord will only fit into a grounded type of power outlet. If an extension cord or a power center is used with the...
- Page 10 Q16PS-S3R3 SAS Disk Array Systems Placement Notes • The disk array system LCD panel can be damaged by exposure to direct sunlight. Limit exposure to subdued or indirect sunlight only. • The disk array system should be used only in clean environments that are free from airborne contaminants such as dust, dirt, and smoke.
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Page 11: Chapter 1 System Requirements
SAS channel switch or host computer interface card. Hard Disk Interface - Serial Attached SCSI easyRAID Q16PS-S3R3 supports up to sixteen of quantities of SAS (3Gbps) and SATA I / II (1.5Gbps / 3Gbps) disks. All disk tray is hot-swappable and easily insertion. -
Page 12: Vt100 Terminal Settings
None Ethernet settings easyRAID Q16PS-S3R3 supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to get a IP address or a default IP is 192.168.1.1; You could find it from LCD scrolling. easyR- AID Q16PS-S3R3 had embedded CGI-based GUI (graphic user interface) management... -
Page 13: Chapter 2 Basic Configuration
2 Basic Configuration This chapter describes disk array system connections and disk installation. Unpacking Contact your supplier if any of the following items are missing or damaged. Caution The disk array system is heavy. Be careful when lifting and moving it. Hardware and software Disk Array System user Manuals... -
Page 14: Components
Q16PS-S3R3 SAS Disk Array Systems Components Closed Front Panel Power P/S Fail Access Enter 5 6 7 Name Description Displays warning, operating, and configuration LCD panel information. Power-on indicator Indicates the disk array system power is on. Power supply fail indicator Indicates a failed power supply. -
Page 15: Open Front Panel
Q16PS-S3R3 SAS Disk Array Systems Open Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Tray LED Indication Color Status Bule Access Green Disk Online No Disk Name Description 1-16... -
Page 16: Disk Tray
Q16PS-S3R3 SAS Disk Array Systems Disk Tray Front Name Description Power/Error indicator LED Different colors indicate different disk states: • Green – Disk online • Orange – Disk fail • Red – No disk This blue LED indicates that the disk is being Access indicator LED accessed. -
Page 17: Easyraid Q16Ps-S3R3 Rear View
Q16PS-S3R3 SAS Disk Array Systems easyRAID Q16PS-S3R3 Rear View Name Description Cooling fan 1 System cooling fan. Host Port 2 Connects to the host server. (Secondary SAS channel) Host Port 1 Connects to the host server. (Primary SAS channel) RS-232 Port Connects to a VT100 terminal or equivalent. -
Page 18: Installing Disks
Q16PS-S3R3 SAS Disk Array Systems Installing Disks This section describes how to install disks in the disk array system. 1 Unlock the front panel door, then pull it open. Tray LED Indication Color Status Bule Access Green Disk Online No Disk 2 Push the button (A) to release the disk tray handle. - Page 19 Q16PS-S3R3 SAS Disk Array Systems 5 Slide the disk tray back into the empty slot (A), then slowly close the disk tray handle (B). 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 until all of the required disks have been installed.
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Page 20: Making Connections
Follow these instructions to make optical connections. 1 Insert the LC Optical SFP transceiver (A) in to the easyRAID Q16PS-S3R3 SAS CH 2 (secondary fibre channel) at the rear of the disk array system. -
Page 21: Connecting The Gui Management Port
Connecting the GUI management port Connecting the GUI management port by a Ethernet cable (standard RJ45) to LAN/ WAN environment, and after open a web-browser with easyRAID Q16PS-S3R3 IP address (Default is 192.168.1.1 and DHCP exabled) for easily monitoring/configuring RAID system. -
Page 22: Connecting And Turning On The Power
Q16PS-S3R3 SAS Disk Array Systems Connecting and Turning on the Power 1 Plug a power cable (A) to a power connector at the rear of the unit, then plug the second power supply cable into the second power connector (B). -
Page 23: Mounting In A Rack
Q16PS-S3R3 SAS Disk Array Systems Mounting in a Rack When the disk array system is completely set up, it can be installed in a standard 19- inch rack. Follow the instructions in this section to install the disk array system in a rack. -
Page 24: Installing The Rail Extenders
Q16PS-S3R3 SAS Disk Array Systems Installing the Rail Extenders Follow these instructions to fit the rail extenders if required. 1 If required, bolt the rail extenders into place as shown using the small bolts pro- vided. 2 Slide the disk array system into the rack and bolt it into place with the supplied fixing screws. -
Page 25: Chapter 3 Maintenance Replacing A Disk
3 Maintenance Replacing a Disk A disk failure is indicated when the Power/Error LED at the front of the drive tray turns red and the audible alert sounds. Note Turn off the audible alert by pressing the Up and Down function but- tons on the front panel twice simultaneously. -
Page 26: Replacing A Power Supply
Q16PS-S3R3 SAS Disk Array Systems Replacing a Power Supply The disk array system is equipped with a Power Supply Fail Indicator LED at the front of the unit that turns red when one of the power supplies fails. The message “Power x fail- ure”... -
Page 27: Upgrading Memory
Q16PS-S3R3 SAS Disk Array Systems Upgrading Memory The disk array system takes a single DDRII DIMM with a maximum capacity of 2 GB. Follow these instructions to upgrade the memory. 1 Loosen the screws holding the controller cage in place, slide the controller-cage out of the chassis. -
Page 28: Replacing A Fan Module
Q16PS-S3R3 SAS Disk Array Systems Replacing a FAN module When one of the FAN module fails, the massage “FANx Fail” appears on the LCD panel, where x refers to power supply 1, or 2, and an audible alert sounds. -
Page 29: Appendix
Appendix Hardware Specifications Item Specification AMCC PPC 440SP Memory DDRII 240pin DIMM (ECC support) Host Interface SAS Channel x 2 Disk Interface 3 Gb SAS x 2 Temperature Sensor • 3 on controller • 7 on backplane Dimensions 132 mm (H) x 485 mm (W) x 574 mm (D) Weight 24 Kg without disks Management IO connector...